1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 551 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 245 kg more than 2002 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 768 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Econovan |
Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 906 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1870 mm |